Category Archives: Funny Book for Kids
Betsy Wickwire goes to Ryerson University.
There is nothing authors like better than to see their books get a celebrity endorsement – which is why I was delighted to come across this photo of my dear friend/editor Hadley Dyer at Toronto’s Word on the Street. Yes, … Continue reading
Hark the Herald Angel Sings!
Oh, what a lovely review Betsy got in this morning’s Chronicle Herald. Here are a few of the highlights: “Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret deserves to be on award lists.” “Not Suitable (for Family Viewing) is a hard act to follow … Continue reading
Heading off to Lakefield Literary Festival
I’ll be doing something a little different on my holiday in the Kawarthas this year. I’m going to take a break from Scrabble, swimming and, of course, endless painting in order to return to civilization long enough to give a … Continue reading
A Double Hitter
I’m not a sporty type so have no idea what that actual means but thought it sounded like it might be a good title for this post. That’s because two of my books just made The Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s … Continue reading
Suitable for The Canadian Children’s Book Centre
Not Suitable for Family Viewing managed to get a recommendation and a very nice review from Canadian Children’s Book News. Reviewer Rachel Seigel said: “What really makes this novel work is the humour that Grant infuses into the story. … Continue reading
Lattes and laughs at the Kid Lit Cafe
Thanks to the great crowd that showed up for the first Kid Lit Cafe last night. Thanks, too, to Nancy MacDonald for welcoming us to the Coburg Coffee House, to Gilles Plante for videotaping the event and, of course, … Continue reading
Suitably launched…
I’m always slightly terrified before a launch. What if no one turns up? What if the few people who are there boo when I start to read or show more interest in the cheese plate than in what I’m saying? … Continue reading
How do you say Quid Pro Quo in Korean?
The comic legal thriller for teens, Quid Pro Quo, will soon be available in Korea. It’s currently available in France under the title Sur la Liste des Suspects. Rageot, the French publisher has also picked up the rights to Res … Continue reading
Cyril MacIntyre – TV star?
Yowza Animation, Inc has recently optioned Quid pro Quo with the intention of producing a live-action television series based on the comic legal thriller for kids.
